Known by its fans the world over as the theatre of dreams, its real name currently should be the theatre of nightmares. We decided to take some family down to the stadium for the first time, to introduce them to the magic of Manchester United. Shortly before arriving, it was announced that Erik Ten Hag was relieved of his duties as manager. Now unfortunately this cast a shadow over the tour we were booked on as it was obvious that the staff were only just finding out themselves, and every single person were glued to their phones reading the fallout. The issue of course is that life does indeed go on, but the tour guides still mention ETH and have their own feelings on the matter. There is however, a general feeling when you're in the stadium that things are not well, and literally nobody seems to be happy at all, and there is just doom and gloom everywhere.

Worse still is the stadium itself. We all know that Old Trafford requires some serious investment right now, but in the cold light of day, it does genuinely feel its age now. They're admirably trying to paper over the cracks but the overall structure and feel of the stadium has gone. I remember coming here over the years and feeling the atmosphere even when it was empty, but now, it's a real mess.

There are so many things that could be done, but it's evident the cost cutting within the club structure that has been reported is hitting hard. I sincerely hope this review is read, because I'm a red born and bred and I'm insulted and crushed by what has become of this once great club.

The tour itself is average at best for the money you pay as well, with the guides who were very good and trying their best to keep people attentive, but it's really not that interesting anymore. I heard one guy mention that he'd been to several other premier league teams tours and this wasn't close to being as good, which as a United fan, is a shame to hear but understandable based on what I saw today.